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Winning blow: king to h1 (g1·35)

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Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

35. Kh1 Nxd3 36. b7 Rb8 37. Qh7+ Kd8 38. Qxg6

Why it works

  • Great move! king to h1 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
  • pawn to b7 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: queen to h7 is the top choice (+4.8).
  • Best move. queen to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.0).
  • You win decisive material (+5.0).
  • If instead Nxd3, then b7 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #567.

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